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    Military veterans to be honored at Memorial Day ceremony in Poway

    The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70 hosts annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Dearborn Memorial Park in Poway. (Courtesy Jerry Miranda)
    Event includes speech by retired Navy officer John Ring and recognition of deceased military.
    The Fleet Reserve Association Branch 70 hosts annual Memorial Day ceremonies at Dearborn Memorial Park in Poway. (Courtesy Jerry Miranda)
    Attendees at Rancho Bernardo’s 2024 Memorial Day ceremony standing for the invocation. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo to hold Memorial Day events on Monday

    Oak Valley Middle School students with their fourth-place trophy from the 2025 Middle School National Championship Tournament. Front row: seventh grader Aarnav Asudani and sixth graders Meera Shyamal and Jason Ma. Back row: eighth graders Rigved R. Gaddam, Jonah Larsson, Ryan Gui, Oliver Zhang, Roan Prasanna and Eric Dai. (Radha Vishwanath)

    Oak Valley Middle School places fourth in national quiz bowl tournament

    Poway Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Mike Leland cut a ribbon May 13 to celebrate the opening of the Chamber’s new office at 13029 Danielson St., Suite 120 in Poway. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway Chamber celebrates new office at ribbon-cutting event

    By Julie Gallant
    May 21, 2025 at 1:10 p.m.
    Tours of the Poway Business Park office were held during a May 13 open house
    Representatives from organizations that received a combined $90,000 during the 2024 Rancho Bernardo Community Thanksgiving Luncheon on Nov. 21. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation is accepting grant applications

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 21, 2025 at 1:11 p.m.
    Groups that strive to improve the quality of life for those who live, work and...
    A Guru Vandana event in Poway included traditional Hindu performances by children, guest speakers and cultural activities. (Courtesy Sandhya Jaiswal)

    Local Hindu community celebrates teachers at Poway event

    By Julie Gallant
    May 21, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.
    Attendees express gratitude for educators during Teacher Appreciation Week
    Miss Teen RB First Princess 2024 Laila Riley; Miss Teen RB contestants, Claire Shin, Felicia French, Maria Romero and Jovanna Windsor; Miss Teen RB 2024 Sidney Antique; Miss RB contestants Taryn Moore, Isabella Dela Cruz Smith, Bibiana Deguzman, Ava Wang and Ysabel DiProfio (who is also the Miss RB 2024 First Princess) and pageant director Gianne Brintwood. Not pictured are Teen contestant Hannah Ng and Miss contestant Jazmin Romero. (Don Sheffler)

    Miss Rancho Bernardo, Miss Teen RB pageants set for June 1

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 21, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.
    Six young women are vying for the Miss Rancho Bernardo title, while five hope to...
    Members of the Poway-Penasquitos branch of the American Association of University Women are, from left, Cover to Cover Chair Cathy Burciaga and branch President Harriet Gerza. (Julie Gallant)

    Cover to Cover luncheon in Rancho Bernardo features two local authors

    By Julie Gallant
    May 21, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.
    Sandra Bonura wrote Spreckels biographies; Linda Moore penned art-based novels
    At the San Diego Humane Society, Dr. Erica White, right, performs a neutering procedure on a community cat, assisted by Cali Yates, on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. The city says the budget crisis means it must slash how much it pays for animal services, but the Humane Society says the proposed cut will force it to leave San Diego with no one to handle state-mandated animal control activities.  (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    As San Diego seeks cuts to stem budget woes, Humane Society threatens to stop providing animal control

    By David Garrick
    May 21, 2025 at 8:14 a.m.
    Mayor Todd Gloria hoped to strike a compromise by retreating from a $3.5 million cut...
    City workers clear a massive homeless encampment beneath the Interstate 5 overpass by the San Diego River on Nov. 7, 2024. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    ‘Don’t change course:’ San Diego County leaders celebrate a drop in homelessness

    By Blake Nelson
    May 21, 2025 at 8:23 a.m.
    This year's point-in-time count did raise questions, including why numbers are up in East County's...
    Wayne Chan

    Wayne’s World: In a state of peace, tranquility and ‘La Orana’

    By Wayne Chan
    May 20, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.
    I just came back from vacation, and I am now a new man.
    The Community Food Connection food pantry distributes free boxes of food from 3 to 6 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in the parking lot of Trinity San Diego Church, 14047 Twin Peaks Road. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway food pantry to host Dine & Donate fundraisers at two restaurants

    By Julie Gallant
    May 20, 2025 at 11:31 a.m.
    The events kick off Community Food Connection’s Make a Difference May campaign.
    Billy Nation band members Joe Bigham, Ross Rizzo Jr., Adam Shapiro, Miles Clowminzer, Anilh Rameshwar and Jules Stewart. (Brant Bender)

    Tribute band Billy Nation to close Poway OnStage’s 35th season

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 20, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.
    Fans of Billy Joel can see the next best thing when Billy Nation performs at...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of May 12 to 18

    By Julie Gallant
    May 20, 2025 at 11:26 a.m.
    These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between May...
    Courtly Noyse has been performing Renaissance-era music since 2002. In front, Steve Hendricks and Lissette Ryan. In back, Laury Flora, Vickie Jenkins, Jay Sacks and Sandra Stram. (Courtesy of Laury Flora)

    Courtly Noyse to bring Renaissance music and instruments to Rancho Bernardo

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 20, 2025 at 11:25 a.m.
    The free concert will be held at the Rancho Bernardo Library on Tuesday, May 27.
    Rancho Bernardo lacrosse coach Faire Wood high-fives goalie Charlotte Grundon, giving her her championship patch for the Division 2 title. (Janell Riley)

    Rancho Bernardo lacrosse coach takes particular pride in team’s Division 2 title

    By Steve Brand
    May 20, 2025 at 11:23 a.m.
    Coach Faire Wood played for the 2016 field hockey team that won school's first section...
    San Diego residents ask questions about a new trash fee proposal during a forum on Monday, April 7, 2025 in San Diego, California.   (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Homeowners ask judge to block proposed San Diego trash fee, calling it an unlawful tax

    By Jeff McDonald
    May 21, 2025 at 8:20 a.m.
    Their lawsuit alleges the proposed fees violate a state law that limits charges to cost-for-service.
    Does the City of San Diego owe you money? A new report says more than $916,000 are due to people and businesses.

    San Diego has $916,000 in unclaimed money. Is any of it yours?

    By Roxana Popescu
    May 21, 2025 at 8:16 a.m.
    With a few clicks you can find out if you have unclaimed money from the...
    A Sweep-the-Trails community clean-up effort will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at the Park & Ride lot at the corner of Community and Twin Peaks roads. (Julie Gallant)

    Trail clean-up and water workshop set for May 17 in Poway

    By Julie Gallant
    May 14, 2025 at 12:03 p.m.
    Volunteers to clean Twin Peaks Road at Sweep-the-Trails event.
    Mission Bay Park seen on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 in San Diego, CA. (Meg McLaughlin / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    In May budget revision, Gloria pulls back on police cuts but sticks with cuts to parks, libraries

    By David Garrick
    May 14, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.
    If the mayor's budget is adopted, this would be the first time in many years...
    Poway High students held a ceremony May 2 to create a time capsule that is set to be opened by students on May 2, 2050. (Courtesy Larry Ott)

    First time capsule by Poway High students to be unsealed in 2050

    By Julie Gallant
    May 13, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.
    Class T-shirts, food containers and ear buds were just a few of the 50 or...
    Scholarship graduation cap on money (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

    Latest round of National Merit Scholarship winners includes 11 locals

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 15, 2025 at 8:33 a.m.
    Eleven local high school seniors are among the 325 in California and 2,500 nationwide who...
    Rebecca Schmidt with her six grandchildren - her "happy place" - two weeks before she died. She and Clarence Schmidt were married for 43 years. They have three children. (Courtesy Clarence Schmidt)

    Good Natured Gardening: It’s surprising how deep grief can go

    By Clarence Schmidt
    May 13, 2025 at 11:32 a.m.
    On Sunday, March 2, at 11:26 p.m. my wife passed away. Rebecca was my best friend,...
    St. Michael’s School’s 2024-25 Academic Junior High Decathlon team with their regional and national awards. Front row: head coach Lisa Matens, Daniel Mara, Jonathan Younes, Matthew Toy, Gavin Gerken and assistant coach Amber Samuels. Back row: Sara Sandfer, Ethan Dang, Eric Akkarakaran, Tony Palayur, Nathan Lee and Oleisa Chua. (Michael Cazares)

    St. Michael’s School wins awards at national Academic Junior High Decathlon

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 13, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.
    St. Michael’s School had its best Academic Junior High Decathlon season to date, recently earning...
    Jennifer Wendt, Andy Wendt and Cynthia Robinson with Magic Mike Stilwell at the 2023 Vines & Vittles Family Festival. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Vines & Vittles Family Festival returns to Rancho Bernardo

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 13, 2025 at 11:27 a.m.
    The Vines & Vittles Family Festival will offer food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, entertainment, artisan...
    First Place and Special Awards were displayed at the Poway Valley Garden Club’s 46th annual Flower Show and Plant Sale. The theme was Reimaging Nature’s Symphony. (Criselda Yee)

    Poway Valley Garden Club awards winners at 46th annual Flower Show

    By Julie Gallant
    May 13, 2025 at 11:34 a.m.
    Organizers the Poway Valley Garden Club Flower Show and Plant Sale were impressed with the...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of May 5 to 11

    By Julie Gallant
    May 13, 2025 at 11:16 a.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Julien Rousseau

    Del Norte swimmer hoping for a career high – a record at state championships

    By Steve Brand
    May 13, 2025 at 11:13 a.m.
    Senior Julien Rousseau has been working to break 4:20 in the 500 freestyle.
    Poway High School’s Mya McGowan, left, and Sophia Burmeister power a Titans team that’s looking to repeat as CIF San Diego Section Open Division softball title. (Brandy Burmeister)

    Best friends, teammates ready for one more playoff push at Poway High School

    By Don Norcross
    May 13, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
    Mya McGowan and Sophia Burmeister have been playing together since they were 6
    Glassblowers James Stone and John Noble were among artisans at Bernardo Winery’s 2024 Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. The admission-free event is returning this weekend, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday on the winery grounds, 13330 Paseo del Verano Norte. (Greg Siller)

    Community calendar

    By Pomerado News
    May 11, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Five Below is opening a new store at 13644 Poway Road on Friday, May 9. (Julie Gallant)

    Business Roundup: New Five Below store, self-serve car wash open in Poway

    By Julie Gallant
    May 12, 2025 at 10:55 a.m.
    Retailer sells candy, beauty, tech and home decor products mostly priced from $1 to $5
    Abraxas High will welcome visitors to its spring Open House Plant & Homemade Salsa Sale on Saturday, May 10. (Julie Gallant)

    Abraxas High to host Open House Plant & Homemade Salsa Sale

    By Julie Gallant
    May 7, 2025 at 8:54 a.m.
    The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 10 at the...
    The Miramar landfill in San Diego. (Nelvin C. Cepeda / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego’s deals with trash haulers lose the city millions, send tons of recyclables to landfill, audit finds

    By David Garrick
    May 12, 2025 at 2:01 a.m.
    It also says recycling rates for city forces are even worse, finding that 80% of...
    Performers in “Broadway’s Next Hit Musical: The Phony Awards.” (Courtesy of BNHM)

    Poway OnStage’s improv show will require audience interaction

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 6, 2025 at 11:39 a.m.
    An unscripted, audience-inspired, family-friendly improv show is coming to the Poway Center for the Performing...
    West Village Poway Apartments Community Manager Shelly Mitchell cuts a red ribbon to recognize the official opening of the complex at 12849 Poway Road. (Julie Gallant)

    West Village Poway Apartments celebrate grand opening

    By Julie Gallant
    May 9, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.
    Fairfield has leased 75% of its 212 units since last June; additional building planned.
    Ren Daniels with her first epiphyllum, which started as a cutting 22 years ago. She now has 12 of the plants. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Seven Oaks Garden Club’s spring tour returns on May 17

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 6, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.
    Seven Rancho Bernardo home gardens to be featured during the Seven Oaks Garden Club’s spring...
    La Jolla resident Mieko Anekawa is displaying her colorful paintings in the “Hide and Seek in Hues” exhibit at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts through June 1. (Courtesy Mieko Anekawa)

    Japanese artist combines graphic arts and nature in Poway exhibit

    By Julie Gallant
    May 6, 2025 at 11:36 a.m.
    Mieko Anekawa's exhibit, 'Hide and Seek in Hues,' is open at the Poway Center for...
    Charlie Jackson recently celebrated his 400th win as boys’ volleyball head coach at Poway High after the first match in the West Coast Challenge. He has been head coach for 22 years. (David Sprouse)

    Longtime Poway head volleyball coach reflects after celebrating his 400th win

    By Steve Brand
    May 6, 2025 at 11:33 a.m.
    Charlie Jackson has been in the position for 22 years.
    PUSD Superintendent and ceremony keynote speaker Ben Churchill with the top scholarship winners David Slaughter and Bailie Govek. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Poway Unified scholar-athletes win $16K in scholarships at Breakfast of Champions

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 12, 2025 at 11:29 a.m.
    Bailie Govek of Westview High and David Slaughter of Mt. Carmel High were named the...
    Madeline and Brett Sens, Paul and Holly McGoldrick, Torrey Richardson and Christopher McGoldrick. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Soroptimists’ Celebration of Courage shines spotlight on domestic violence

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 6, 2025 at 11:30 a.m.
    Keynote speaker Leslie Morgan Steiner shared her survival story at Rancho Bernardo event that raised...
    Entrants in the 15th annual Chalk It Up sidewalk chalk art competition in Rancho Bernardo Community Park on Saturday. (Greg Siller)

    Rancho Bernardo’s Chalk It Up contest goes on despite wet weather

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    May 7, 2025 at 8:57 a.m.
    Rancho Bernardo Community Park’s sidewalks became a colorful array of images on Saturday when locals...
    The view looking east from the Twin Peaks summit, including Mount Woodson Woodson and Iron Mountain in the distance. (Maura Fox / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Hike of the week: Climb to one or both of Poway’s Twin Peaks for sunset or sunrise

    By Maura Fox
    May 6, 2025 at 2:23 p.m.
    The roughly 2-mile moderately difficult route brings hikers to 360-degree views of Poway and the...
    Meagan Browning, environmental services program manager with the city, speaks with Point Loma resident Ann Link, right, about a new city trash fee proposal during a forum on Monday, April 7, 2025, in San Diego.   (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    How did San Diego trash fees end up so much higher than predicted? It’s complicated, officials say.

    By David Garrick
    May 5, 2025 at 11:30 p.m.
    City budget experts call the faulty estimate an honest mistake based on some bad information...
    Softball players get some batting practice with their coaches on Saturday, May 3, the last day of the season at Aubrey Park. The park has been hosting girls softball games and tournaments for 20 years. (Courtesy Gregg Brandalise)

    Aubrey Park celebrates 20 years, thanks to founders, donors and Poway

    By Julie Gallant
    May 5, 2025 at 5:55 p.m.
    Park was initiated by Poway Girls Softball League who needed to move after Midland Elementary...
    Docent Anna Gateley-Stanton will lead a morning dog walk at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 4 at Blue Sky Ecological Reserve, 16275 Espola Road in Poway. Bring leash, treats and water. Meet at the bus shelter. For details, call 858-668-4781. (Getty Images)

    Community Calendar: Week of May 1

    By Pomerado News
    May 1, 2025 at 2:09 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Montessori education helps children build and solidify their foundational skills and encourages a love of learning.

    Kindergarten Is An Important Year in Montessori Education

    By Jose Bolanos
    May 1, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.
    Located in Poway and serving San Diego County, Country Montessori School provides an immersive education...
    A driver drives on the wrong side of the road to avoid potholes on Vickers Street in Kearny Mesa in late April. (K.C. Alfred / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego reins in road repairs, expects ‘significant declines’ in street conditions

    By David Garrick
    May 2, 2025 at 3:27 a.m.
    Pothole patching is taking a hit from a work slowdown imposed by the mayor this...
    Poway has filed a lawsuit in San Diego Superior Court to seek Councilmember Tony Blain’s compliance with the California Public Records Act.
(File Photo)

    Poway files lawsuit to force Councilmember Tony Blain to comply with Public Records Act

    By Julie Gallant
    May 5, 2025 at 11:42 a.m.
    Lawsuit alleges Blain's refusal to voluntarily produce emails, texts and other messages could mean 'significant...
    (Getty Images)

    Four Del Norte High seniors win National Merit Scholarships

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 30, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.
    Four Del Norte High seniors are among the 87 in California and 830 nationwide who...
    The 2025 Hats Off to Volunteers honorees and award presenters at the April 26 ceremony in Rancho Bernardo. (Alex Lawn)

    Hats Off ceremony honors 55 community volunteers

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 30, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.
    The 16th annual Hats Off to Volunteers ceremony was held on April 26 in the...
    Katherine “Kitty” Bauer was the overall winner of the 2024 Chalk It Up contest for her design featuring a blue frog among tropical plants. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Chalk It Up contest returns to Rancho Bernardo Community Park

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 30, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.
    The 15th annual Chalk It Up sidewalk chalk art competition will be held from 8...
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    Letters to the Editor

    By Pomerado News
    April 30, 2025 at 10:36 a.m.
    Week of May 1
    Mike Giaime has been hired as Ramona High School’s new principal starting July 1. (Courtesy Mike Giaime)

    Ramona High School’s new principal, Mike Giaime, to start on July 1

    By Julie Gallant
    April 29, 2025 at 4:34 p.m.
    Giaime was an assistant principal at Del Norte High for five years and educator for...
    Valley Elementary Schools students are excited about learning to use new technology tools such as virtual reality goggles at the school’s new Innovation Lab. (Courtesy Poway Unified School District)

    Valley Elementary School unveils new Innovation Lab

    By Julie Gallant
    April 30, 2025 at 12:41 p.m.
    Students are learning to use 3-D printers, virtual reality goggles, and engineering materials.
    Shown from left, Joelle Kohn, garden teacher and master gardener; Mark Devlin; irrigation volunteer; Lisa Partain, fundraising and beautification projects coordinator; Subbu Ganapath, grant writer: Nicole Yasatake, a Busy Bee leader; Nancy Bellinghiere-Hall, garden visionary and teacher liaison; Steve Hall, volunteer labor and gopher maintenance worker; Matthew Morga, student helper involved in Extended School Services student supervision; and Farmer Roy Wilburn, gardening guru and seedlings donor. (Leslie Alvarez)

    Chaparral Elementary celebrates 10th anniversary of Hawks Health Garden

    By Julie Gallant
    April 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
    Busy Bees help take care of garden’s fruits, vegetables, flowers and fruit trees.
    Hamburger Factory Family Restaurant has a new covered patio adjacent to Old Poway Park. (Courtesy Josh Arbenz)

    Old Poway Park and Lake Poway venues get customer-friendly upgrades

    By Julie Gallant
    April 29, 2025 at 12:00 p.m.
    Owners add covered patio at Hamburger Factory and new burgers and wine tastings at The...
    Fraternal twins Luke and Jake Skopec have led Del Norte’s lacrosse team to a 13-1 record heading into Thursday’s season finale against San Dieguito Academy with the Palomar League title on the line. (Richard Christian)

    Del Norte’s Skopec twins have led lacrosse team to a 13-1 record

    By Steve Brand
    April 30, 2025 at 4:05 p.m.
    Luke and Jake Skopec helped team advance to Division 2 championship last year.
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of April 21 to 27

    By Julie Gallant
    April 29, 2025 at 11:57 a.m.
    These are crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and adjacent communities between April...
    The Poway Symphonette in concert. (Courtesy of Ulli Reiner)

    Poway Symphonette to perform a free concert on Sunday

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 29, 2025 at 11:57 a.m.
    'Star Wars' theme to be played at May 4 performance.
    Saanvi Dogra, center, receiving the National Youth Leadership Council’s Service Learning Excellence Award and grant for revolutionizing STEM learning with hands-on experiences and low-cost materials during the March 27-29 conference in Minneapolis. (Courtesy of Saanvi Dogra)

    4S Ranch teen honored for making science accessible to youths worldwide

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 29, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.
    Del Norte High junior Saanvi Dogra was honored by the National Youth Leadership Council for...
    The CyberPatriot 17 Open Division National Champion team – CyberAegis Phoenix. In front: Advik Garg, Yash Parikh and Srijan Atti. In back: team captain Ethan Zhao, Virginia Zhu and Will Cheng. (Courtesy of CyberAegis)

    CyberAegis teams win two CyberPatriot national titles

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 29, 2025 at 11:54 a.m.
    Winning students were from Del North High and Oak Valley Middle schools in 4S Ranch...
    The Poway Symphony Orchestra, with conductor John LoPiccolo center. (Mike Chapin Photography)

    A leadership change is coming to Poway Symphony Orchestra Foundation

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 29, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.
    Founding President Bo Matthys will be succeeded by longtime Vice President James Reid on June...
    Oasis San Diego will hold its free “Taste of Oasis” event from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 25 in its Rancho Bernardo center, 17170 Bernardo Center Drive. There will be fitness class demonstrations, sample classes, refreshments and more. For details, visit SanDiegoOasis.org. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Community Calendar

    By Pomerado News
    April 23, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Tomoe Shimo is ready to read “The Man’s Umbrella” at the Japan station with her children second grader Yuina Shimo and fourth grader Yuma Shimo. (Archana Balasubramanian)

    Turtleback Elementary students hear stories from around the world

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 23, 2025 at 2:42 p.m.
    Turtleback Elementary School in Rancho Bernardo had an international theme for its recent book fair.
    Children gathering up eggs on Saturday in Rancho Bernardo Community Park. (Criselda Yee)

    Egg hunt fun in Rancho Bernardo Community Park

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 24, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.
    The event included a variety of activities, such as face painting and crafts. But the...
    Rancho Bernardo resident Pam Dunlap next to two of her favorite plants, the one with red flowers is Leucospermum, also known as Scarlet Ribbon, from South Africa; and behind it is the deciduous tree Cotinus coggygri ‘Atropurpurea,’ also called a Smoke Tree, often found in southern Europe. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Bernardo Gardeners spring tour to provide lots of inspiration

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 22, 2025 at 12:42 p.m.
    The self-guided tour on May 3 will feature six gardens, three in Rancho Bernardo, one...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of April 14 to 20

    By Julie Gallant
    April 22, 2025 at 12:39 p.m.
    Crimes reported in Poway, Rancho Bernardo, 4S Ranch and neighboring communities.
    Luke Pirtle

    Rancho Bernardo’s Pirtle switched from baseball to golf, and never looked back

    By Steve Brand
    April 25, 2025 at 9:12 a.m.
    Pirtle has three highlights in his golfing career that moved into the spotlight after dropping...
    Singer/songwriter Jeff Berkley. (Thom Vollenweider)

    Friends Jeff Berkley and John Katchur reunite for Poway concert on May 2

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 22, 2025 at 12:07 p.m.
    Longtime friends Berkley and Katchur will perform new and old-fashioned favorites at San Diego Folk...
    Wayne Chan

    Wayne’s World: An Earth-shattering revelation

    By Wayne Chan
    April 22, 2025 at 12:08 p.m.
    Wayne Chan wonders if he had the proper response to the recent 5.2 magnitude earthquake.
    Hundreds of protesters on both sides of Bernardo Center Drive held up signs and waved at passing cars during the protest of the Trump administration on April 19. (Susan Gill Vardon)

    Several hundred people rally in Rancho Bernardo against Trump, Musk

    By Susan Gill Vardon
    April 22, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.
    An estimated 700 people chanted and held handmade signs to protest actions by the Trump...
    More than 100 San Diego residents came to learn about wildfire prevention and preparation during an April 18 town hall meeting in the Rancho Bernardo Library. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    Officials share wildfire prep information at Rancho Bernardo town hall

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 22, 2025 at 11:45 a.m.
    Over 100 San Diegans learned about the latest wildfire prevention efforts during a meeting for...
    The San Diego Police Department’s Police Plaza in San Diego on Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024. (Hayne Palmour IV / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    ‘Grievous mistake’: Residents, council slam Gloria’s cuts to police, parks, arts, libraries

    By David Garrick
    April 23, 2025 at 4:06 p.m.
    Some council members objected in particular to the mayor's plan to cut library and recreation...
    Austin Wynns  of the Cincinnati Reds hits a single in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 20, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

    Poway High School grad accomplishes rare baseball feat: 6 hits in a game

    By John Maffei
    April 25, 2025 at 8:44 a.m.
    Austin Wynns had 6 hits in Sunday's win over Baltimore
    Rancho Bernardo-Glassman Recreation Center’s free spring egg hunt and festivities will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 19. The egg hunt for kids up to 12 years starts at 11 a.m. The center is at 18448 W. Bernardo Drive. (Getty Images)

    Community Calendar

    By Pomerado News
    April 18, 2025 at 12:47 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Poway City Council members considered policy for filling vacancies and guidelines for requesting a council recess at their April 15 meeting. (File photo)

    Poway sets new policy for holding special elections to fill City Council vacancies

    By Julie Gallant
    April 21, 2025 at 8:50 a.m.
    The council on Tuesday also took steps to limit members from leaving the dais without...
    Leaders who launched a recall effort against Poway City Council member Tony Blain on April 16 are, from left, Anita Edmondson, John Couvrette and John Mullin. (Julie Gallant)

    Poway leaders officially launch campaign to recall Councilmember Tony Blain

    By Julie Gallant
    April 21, 2025 at 10:26 a.m.
    Group announces drive to collect signatures to place a recall vote on the ballot on...
    (Getty Images)

    Los Rancheros Kiwanians announce their Breakfast of Champions finalists

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 18, 2025 at 12:40 p.m.
    Ten high school seniors from Poway Unified will be honored by the Kiwanis Club of...
    Anne Hand, center, of St. Bartholomew’s Episcopal Church of Poway is organizing the church’s fourth annual Outreach Gala on Saturday, May 3 in Rancho Bernardo. (Courtesy John-Luke Addison)

    St. Bartholomew’s fundraiser celebrates spirit of The Kentucky Derby

    By Julie Gallant
    April 16, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.
    Fourth annual Outreach Gala set for May 3 in Rancho Bernardo.
    Cellist Erin Breene, pianist Ines Irawati and violinist Robert Schumitzky will perform as the Aviara Trio at the Rancho Bernardo Library on April 22. (Ralph Palumbo)

    Aviara Trio returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library for free concert

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 16, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.
    The Aviara Trio will be returning to the Rancho Bernardo Library with a mix of...
    Clarence Schmidt (Clarence Schmidt)

    Good Natured Gardening: Gardening to-dos in April

    By Clarence Schmidt
    April 16, 2025 at 12:57 p.m.
    Most gardeners have been out in their gardens for several weeks already. The rest are...
    Poway High drawing and painting students who will be displaying their art at the Eye on Art Student Showcase are, from left, Yesmeehn Jose, Naomi Robinson, Mae Mae Liwanag, Talia Aziz, Denise Baker and Kalia Hardy. (Heidi Hensey)

    Poway High students present Eye on Art Student Showcase

    By Julie Gallant
    April 16, 2025 at 12:54 p.m.
    A reception at 6 p.m. April 29 will include live music by the student jazz...
    Crafts geared toward elementary school age children will be included in the Poway Library’s Dia de los Ninos celebration on Saturday, April 26. (Courtesy San Diego County Library)

    Poway Library to host Dia de los Ninos celebration for families

    By Julie Gallant
    April 16, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.
    Free books will be given to children and teens
    Brielle receives her custom rodeo themed bike surrounded by, from left, Stella Erb, Bonnie Bergren, Murray Bankhead,
Matthew Mazloff, Ayla Mazloff, Brielle Mazloff, Everett
Mazloff, Christy Mazloff, Lacey Bainbridge, Deborah
Burt and Buck Burt. The bike was gifted through
Sam’s Posse, assisted by the Poway Rodeo. (Courtesy Poway Rodeo)

    Poway Rodeo joins Sam’s Posse for adaptive bike giveaway

    By Regina Elling
    April 16, 2025 at 12:51 p.m.
    Fifteen custom bikes will be given away to those with disabilities.
    Carol Mansfield of the San Diego area won a $175 prize for her Best of Show winning acrylic painting titled, “Winter Trail.” (Ahna Street)

    North County Society of Fine Arts awards artists in PCPA exhibit

    By Julie Gallant
    April 16, 2025 at 12:48 p.m.
    Carol Mansfield wins Best of Show and Christina Adamopoulos wins First Place
    Poway Unified selected three District Classified Employees of the Year based on their job performance, dedication to the community and contributions to the school district. (Elizabeth Himchak)

    Poway Unified honors three Classified Employees of the Year

    By Julie Gallant
    April 15, 2025 at 1:23 p.m.
    Honorees were Sarah Cockrell, Laura Upson and Rick Daynes.
    Receiving $2,100 scholarships from the Rotary Club of Rancho Bernardo on April 3 were front row: Orianna Whitley, Jae Bender, Bella Riley, Lena Xie and Reece Gonzales. Back row: Gian Carlo Alvarez, Jacob Vasallo, Antony Ran Yu, Smithi Thaneer and Robert Gallo. (Elizabeth Marie Himchak)

    RB Rotarians award $21K to students who go ‘above and beyond’

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 15, 2025 at 1:44 p.m.
    Ten Rancho Bernardo, Del Norte and Mt. Carmel high school seniors received $2,100 scholarships for...
    Kevin O’Connor, Tim Baran and Julia Giolzetti in PowPAC’s production of “Laura” running through May 4. (Gunner Kruse)

    PowPAC presents the murder mystery thriller, ‘Laura’

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 15, 2025 at 1:12 p.m.
    “Laura,” a 1940s murder mystery thriller with an unexpected twist, is playing through May 4...
    (Getty Images Phubes Juwattana)

    Kruse, Levine and Turner chosen for Rancho Bernardo Hall of Fame

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 15, 2025 at 1:12 p.m.
    Community volunteers Carl Kruse, Harvey Levine and Alan Turner will be inducted on Aug. 16.
    Harvey Levine

    Just Sayin’: The message of Easter and Passover

    By Harvey Levine
    April 15, 2025 at 1:12 p.m.
    The message, brought to our memory during Passover, is that freedom is a core need...
    Crime Log for Poway, Rancho Bernardo and surrounding communities. (File Photo)

    Crime Log for Week of April 7 to 13

    By Julie Gallant
    April 15, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    Rancho Bernardo sophomore Luke Donar and freshman partner Arnon Jittathai are expected to be one of, if not the, top seeded doubles teams when the section individual championships debut May 5 at the Balboa Tennis Club.

    Rancho Bernardo sophomore, freshman looking ahead to CIF tennis championship

    By Steve Brand
    April 15, 2025 at 1:08 p.m.
    Luke Donar wasn’t planning to play tennis this season but his U.S.T.A. doubles partner, Arnon...
    4S Ranch resident Anika Marathe with the award-winning Thread Smart AI program she created for an artificial intelligence national contest sponsored by Girls Who Code. (Manasi Marathe)

    Del Norte High freshman wins national AI contest with ‘smart’ clothing project

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 15, 2025 at 1:06 p.m.
    Del Norte High freshman Anika Marathe has recently won a national AI competition sponsored by...
    San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria delivers his annual State of the City speech in January. (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Gloria proposes deep cuts to libraries, arts, recreation to close gaping budget deficit

    By David Garrick
    April 15, 2025 at 3:45 p.m.
    The $112 million in proposed cuts would eliminate nearly 250 jobs. But police and fire...
    Dwayne Bullock, left, speaks before the San Diego City Council as it considers a proposed monthly fee the city may start charging single-family homes on July 1. The meeting was held at the Civic Theatre in Downtown on Monday, April 14, 2025, in San Diego, California. (Alejandro Tamayo / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    On split vote, San Diego council advances nearly $48-a-month home trash pickup fee

    By David Garrick
    April 18, 2025 at 4:19 a.m.
    But council members expressed reservations and criticized the independent budget analyst's much lower initial estimate...
    Del Norte High School’s Paige Echsner has become one of the state’s top pole vaulters. (Paige Echsner)

    Del Norte track star switches to pole vault, shines

    By Steve Brand
    April 16, 2025 at 9:08 a.m.
    UCLA-bound Paige Echsner has become one of the state's top pole vaulters
    Dylan Carneiro, daytime manager at Mountain Spirits Liquor Store on Main Street in Julian, picks up bottles that fell in the back store room from the 5.2 magnitude earthquake that hit the area Monday morning.  (John Gastaldo / For The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    Magnitude 5.2 earthquake northeast of San Diego shakes most of Southern California

    By Gary Robbins
    April 15, 2025 at 1:00 a.m.
    The temblor's epicenter was immediately south of the Elsinore fault zone
    The Giacoso Woodwind Quintet will perform a free concert at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 12 in the Rancho Bernardo Library’s community room, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive. (Heidi Leininger)

    Community calendar, Week of April 10

    By Elizabeth Marie Himchak
    April 11, 2025 at 2:36 p.m.
    Events in Poway, Rancho Bernardo and 4S Ranch
    San Diego Fire-Rescue Department works to locate a missing woman believed to be in a Poway storm drain along Beeler Canyon Road on Monday, April 7, 2025. Crews later found and extricated the woman, but she died at a hospital that same day. (Courtesy San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.)

    Woman’s vehicle discovered in Poway five days before she was pulled from storm drain

    By Caleb Lunetta
    April 11, 2025 at 8:26 a.m.
    Yafang Zhou, who was reported missing, died after being pulled from underground storm drain
    Ian Ralph, assistant management analyst of environmental services, left, answers questions from Point Loma resident Renee Kuerbis about a new trash fee proposal that the City will soon vote during a forum on Monday, April 7, 2025 in San Diego.   (Ana Ramirez / The San Diego Union-Tribune)

    San Diego cuts trash pickup price after residents balk. Here’s what it could now cost.

    By David Garrick
    April 9, 2025 at 5:46 p.m.
    To reduce the proposed fees, the city is not eliminating or scaling back any of the...
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